to think; to believe (often with the implication that the belief is mistaken – unless referring to one's own current belief)

yǐ wéi

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I thought he was my brother.

我以为他是我弟弟。

He believes himself to be infallible.

他自以为是。

I foolishly imagined that he was going to help me.

我傻乎乎地以为他会帮助我。

She thought that I was a doctor.

她以为我是大夫。

He thinks he knows everything.

他以为什么都知道。

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